UK antisemitic violence stories

Aug 15, 2026

New South Wales launches gun buyback scheme following Bondi Beach Hanukkah attack

Australia's most populous state will begin a gun buyback program on November 2, the country's largest in three decades, following a terror attack at a Bondi Beach Hanukkah celebration that killed 15 people. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is pushing for a national scheme amid concerns about rising privately held firearms.

Aug 15, 20268 sources

Jun 24, 2026

Iranian agents directed arson attacks on Jewish targets in Australia, spy chief reveals

Australia's intelligence chief disclosed that Iran's Revolutionary Guard used two agents who previously lived in Australia to orchestrate firebombing attacks against Jewish targets in Sydney and Melbourne, including a Bondi incident. The revelations come amid warnings of a degrading security environment from multiple threats.

Jun 24, 20264 sources

Top claims

▪The New South Wales gun buyback will occur in two phases, with Phase 1 starting in November 2026 and Phase 2 for higher-value firearms starting in early 2027.
▪The Nationals have tabled a bill in the federal Senate to repeal the Labor government's firearms crackdown and abolish the proposed national buyback.
▪The Bondi Beach Hanukkah shooting was allegedly carried out by a father and son who were reportedly inspired by the Islamic State group.

People involved

Anthony Albanese

Subtopics

Terrorism & counterterrorism2 Extremism & counterterrorism in the Middle East1 Foreign influence in the Middle East1 Intelligence operations1 Iran & regional influence1 Public safety1

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